Cheap Homes for Rent in the George Washington University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (53 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the George Washington University area of Washington.

property at 2141 I St NW

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2141 I St NW, Unit 811

2141 I St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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property at 2141 I St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2141 I St NW, Unit 107

2141 I St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2401 H St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2401 H St NW, Unit 308

2401 H St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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property at 522 21st St NW

$1,675 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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522 21st St NW

WashingtonDC20006
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 2201 L St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2201 L St NW, Unit 304

2201 L St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2141 I St NW

$1,750 - $2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2141 I St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1615 Q St NW, Unit 1010 at the Cairo

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 922 24th St NW

$1,950

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$1,950

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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922 24th St NW, Unit 216

922 24th St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2141 I St NW

$1,976

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$1,976

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$1,976

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2141 I St NW, Unit 812

2141 I St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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Cheapest Available George Washington University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the George Washington University area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. State House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,433. Here are the most affordable George Washington University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,433
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,490
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Miramar ApartmentsSTUDIO - S2AStudio,1BA$1,594
Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,599
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,599
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,605
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,649
Rock Creek GardensStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the George Washington University area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3215 O St #2 Model at 3215 O St NW in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value George Washington University apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at 2149 N St NW starting at $3,000 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for George Washington University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3215 O St NW3215 O St #22BR,1BA$2.34
2149 N St NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.00
The Statesman960-B11BR,1BA$2.68
Newport West1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.08
2401 H St NW, Unit 6072401 H St NW1BR,1BA$3.52
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95
950 25th St NW, Unit 315N950 25th St NWStudio ,1BA$3.26
1811-1815 S St NW1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.18

Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington University

What type of rentals are currently available in George Washington University?

There are currently 612 Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,451. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in George Washington University ranging from $1,180 to $28,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in George Washington University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in George Washington University ranges from $1,180 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,200.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in George Washington University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in George Washington University range from $2,407 to $14,613, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,600 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,425.

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